Dwarf Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of DWARF is a person of unusually small stature; especially : a person whose height does not exceed 4' 10' and is typically less than 4' 5'. How to use dwarf in a sentence.
Dwarfism - Wikipedia
Dwarfism is a condition of people and animals marked by unusually small size or short stature. [1] .
Dwarfism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年11月7日 · Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition. Stature is the height of a person in a standing position. Dwarfism generally is defined as an adult height of 4 feet, 10 inches (147 cm) or less. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is 4 feet, 1 inch (125 cm) for women and 4 feet, 4 inches (132 cm) for men.
DWARF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
DWARF definition: 1. in stories for children, a creature like a little man with magical powers: 2. a word, which is…. Learn more.
Most Common Causes and Types of Dwarfism - Verywell Health
2024年7月10日 · There are two main categories of dwarfism: Disproportionate dwarfism: This means that a person has some average-size parts of the body, such as the head and/or trunk. But they also have some shorter-than-normal parts of the body, such as the legs and arms.
Dwarfism: Types, Causes, Treatments, and More - WebMD
2024年9月24日 · Dwarfism is when a person is short in stature because of their genes or a medical reason. It’s defined by the advocacy groups Little People of the World Organization (LPOTW) and Little People of...
Dwarfism | Achondroplasia - MedlinePlus
2024年11月12日 · A dwarf is a person of short stature - under 4' 10" as an adult. Many conditions can cause dwarfism but Achondroplasia causes about 70 percent.